# Toyota Ends Chevrolet’s NASCAR Manufacturer Championship Streak

> Toyota unseats Chevrolet from NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer title after six years of absence.
- Title: Toyota Ends Chevrolet’s NASCAR Manufacturer Championship…
- Summary: Toyota unseats Chevrolet from NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer title after six years of absence. Toyota wins NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship for…
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- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74198771/toyota-ends-chevrolet-nascar-championship-streak
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-10-21T03:27:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toyota, chevrolet, nascar, cup series, manufacturer championship, nascar cup series, cars, sports
## Toyota unseats Chevrolet
Toyota ends Chevrolet's five-year NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship streak with its first title since 2019.
## Toyota's driver lineup
Only two drivers from 2019 remain with Toyota: Denny Hamlin and Erik Jones, with one team from 2019 still active.
## 23XI Racing joins Toyota
23XI Racing joined Toyota in 2021, and Legacy Motor Club followed in 2024, with Erik Jones moving from JGR to Legacy.
## Tyler Reddick wins title
Tyler Reddick's Phoenix victory secured Toyota's manufacturer championship with 18 Cup Series wins this season.
## Toyota's engine strategy
Toyota made engine changes 18 months to two years ago, which have been profitable this year and are key to their success.
## Toyota's driver progress
Toyota's drivers, including Corey Heim and Ty Gibbs, have progressed, with Chase Briscoe replacing Martin Truex Jr. after his retirement.
## Toyota's team collaboration
Toyota teams collaborate more than ever, with all four Gibbs cars winning races and 23XI cars also securing victories.
## Toyota's championship significance
Winning the manufacturer title validates Toyota's consistent performance across multiple drivers and teams throughout the season.
## Key takeaway

Toyota wins NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championship for the first time since 2019, ending Chevrolet's five-year streak.